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Nutrient terms

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Definition
absorption   the process by which nutrients move into the bloodstream  
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amino acid   a molecule that combines with other amino acids molecules to make proteins  
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basal metabolism   the energy you need to maintain automatic processes  
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cholesterol   a fatlike substance in cells that needed for many body processes  
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calorie   the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilo by 1-degree Celsius  
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carbohydrate   the body's main source of energy  
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digestion   the mechanical and chemical process of breaking down food and changing into forms your body can use  
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fat-soluble vitamins   a vitamin that is absorbed and transported by fat  
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fatty-acid   the basic building blocks of fat  
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glucose   blood sugar; body's basic food  
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hydrogenation   a chemical process that turns vegetable oils into solids  
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metabolism   the use of nutrients to provide energy  
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nutrient   a chemical substance such as protein, carbs, fat, or fiber, that your body needs to function, grow, repair itself, and create energy  
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nutrition   the study of nutrients and how the body uses them  
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peristalsis   rhythmic movements of muscles  
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water-soluble vitamin   a vitamin that dissolves in water and passes easily into the bloodstream during digestion  
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deficiency disease   illness that occurs when the body doesn't absorb or get the necessary nutrients  
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fat   nutrient that gives you stored energy and insulation. it has 9 calories per gram  
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fiber   type of carbohydrate that can't be digested  
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macro-mineral   required in amounts of 100mg per day or more. ex. Calcium, Sodium, Potassium  
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mineral   nutrient(element) found on earth and in foods that promotes normal body functions.  
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protein   nutrient made of amino acids that builds and maintains body tissues  
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saliva   watery liquid that is secreted by the salivary glands. aids in chemical digestion  
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trace element   present in small amounts (less that 100mg per day) ex. Iron, Zinc, Copper  
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vitamin   nutrient that triggers many body processes and sets off chemical reactions within the body's cells  
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